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Chief Executive Officer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a dynamic leader who believes in the transformative power of food to build stronger communities?
Select Recruitment are proud to be supporting The Feed who are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead their dual mission of social impact and commercial success.
The Feed is more than just a food organisation – they're community builders. Through their Social Supermarket, Community Café & Kitchen, and thriving catering enterprise, they tackle food inequality while empowering communities across Norwich. Their mission is simple yet powerful: ensuring each and every person has the support to eat well, live well, and feel connected.
Operating as both a Foundation (charity) and a CIC (Community Interest Company), they are creating a unique model where their commercial activities directly fund their social impact work. From delivering advice sessions and workshops to running successful cafés that generate sustainable income, everything they do works towards their vision of "communities where everyone thrives."
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation that perfectly balances commercial acumen with social purpose. You'll be responsible for:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement a clear vision for sustainable growth across both their charitable and commercial activities
Lead strategic direction in alignment with community needs and their mission to reduce poverty and improve health outcomes
Drive business development and identify new revenue streams and partnerships
Revenue Generation & Fundraising
Secure and diversify income through grants, contracts, retail, social enterprise, and donor relationships
Develop comprehensive sales and fundraising strategies
Demonstrate value through Social Return on Investment (SROI) reporting
Community Impact
Build strong relationships with local communities, health organisations, councils, and third-sector partners
Represent the organisation at health and wellbeing forums and funding networks
Promote their impact through strategic communications and advocacy
Operational Excellence
Ensure day-to-day effectiveness across all activities, fostering a culture of excellence in customer service
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for both Foundation and CIC
Lead and support their committed team of staff and volunteers
What They're Looking For
Essential:
Proven ability to combine commercial and entrepreneurial capability with social impact
Track record of turning strategic vision into reality
Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative, engaging approach
Understanding of statutory, voluntary, and community sectors
Experience in charity governance, risk management, and financial management
Excellent networking and communication skills
Commitment to social justice, reducing inequalities, and empowering communities
Desirable:
Understanding of food insecurity and community wellbeing initiatives
Experience working in communities affected by poverty or health inequality
Leadership experience in voluntary, community, social enterprise, or retail sectors
Why Join The Feed?
Meaningful Impact: Lead an organisation that directly transforms lives and communities
Dual Focus: Unique opportunity to balance commercial success with social purpose
Flexible Working: Hybrid role across multiple sites with flexible hours
Supportive Culture: Join a team that values creativity, energy, and treating people well
Growth Opportunity: Shape the future of an innovative and expanding organisation
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about food, people, and creating lasting change in communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Select is proud to support The Feed in finding their next Chief Executive Officer.
For an informal conversation about this role, please call Julie Rainford at the Feed or apply directly to Emma at Select who can forward your application.
Application Process:
Application deadline: Thursday, 24th July at 5pm
First interviews: Week commencing 28th July
Second interviews: Week commencing 4th August
Two satisfactory references required (taken up after interview)
The Feed is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applications from all backgrounds. An offence history is not necessarily a barrier to employment.
About Select Select is delighted to support The Feed in this important recruitment. We specialise in finding exceptional leaders for organisations that make a real difference to their communitiesBefore You Apply
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